John Milligan
- Name:
- John Milligan
- Party:
- Socialist Labour Party
- Constituency:
- Motherwell and Wishaw
- Election result May 1999:
- 1941 votes (6.40%), fourth of five candidates
- Election literature available in Aspect:
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- Election policy statement:
- In this historic election for the Scottish Parliament I am campaigning for -
A Fundamental Change in our Society
Unemployment, poverty, homelessness and all the social evils surrounding us have been caused by a system which creates inequality, exploitation and accumulates wealth for a minority. This system - capitalism and the "free market" - is supported by the main political parties in this country.
A Socialist Alternative
Recognising that people have the power to make their own lives better and create a fair and just society not ruled by market forces.
A Meaningful Scottish Parliament
Exercising power to intervene in industrial and economic matters which will create employment by developing our traditional industrial base and expanding the new technology industries.
Exercising power to abolish the inequalities in our society - combat poverty and act on behalf of the disadvantaged and underprivileged.
Exercising power to provide proper housing, health care and education. Exercising power to protect the environment.
Socialist Labour is committed to campaigning for a Socialist Society and a Better World.
- Personal details used in election:
- JOHN MILLIGAN, the Socialist Labour Party candidate, was born, bred and educated in the constituency. He, his wife Patricia and family live in Motherwell. A father of six children, John and his family have a real stake in the well-being of our community.
John, an employee of one of the privatised rail companies, has worked in the rail industry for almost thirty years. A member of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (formerly the National Union of Railwaymen), he has held office in the union at local, regional and national level.
A tireless worker for justice and fairness, the defence of industries and against unemployment John has been involved in many campaigns supporting workers in his own and other industries. As a Socialist, John's lifelong commitment is to ensure dignity and respect for all sections of our community - the sick, the young, the aged, the disabled, those in work and the unemployed - and a society free from all forms of discrimination.